Paulownia tomentosa
( paw - LOH - nee - uh toh - men - TOH - suh )
At-A-Glance InformationThis species of deciduous tree needs full sun and regular water. These trees are native to China, and grow well in zones 4-9 and 11-24. Leaves are large and light green, and flowers are interesting, giving the tree an overall tropical look. Flower buds appear in fall and open in springtime, revealing trumpet-shaped lilac-blue flowers marked with spotting and stripes. The blooms are followed by seed capsules, which remain on the tree, hanging alongside the next season's buds.
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Caring for and pruning Name Trees
These trees require a bit of maintenance to perform well and be kept neat. They grow best in deep, moist, well-draining soil and can tolerate air pollution well. Protect them from strong, damaging winds. These will create litter, so plant in an area where this will not be an issue. The roots and amount of shade this tree casts make it a poor tree to garden under. From an early age, if cut back every year to every other year, this tree will produce a very shady canopy and longer leaves, but will not produce flowers as well.
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 477 - 478, Paulownia tomentosa
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